Drug class
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity [PE]; Expectorant [EPC]; Increased Respiratory Secretions [PE]; Sigma-1 Agonist [EPC]; Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists [MoA]; Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist [EPC]; Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists [MoA]
Uses
Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Warnings
Warnings • Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & administration
Directions • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. • mL = milliliter age dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 teaspoon (5 mL) every 4 hours Children under 12 years of age do not use
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoon) Dextromethorphan HBr, 20 mg Guaifenesin, 400 mg
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients citric acid, eucalyptus oil, flavors, glycerin, menthol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose